Lord God of Hosts, in Mercy

Verse 1

LORD God of hosts, in mercy My supplication hear; Almighty and all-faithful, Our fathers' God, give ear; Our shield and great defender, No longer hide Thy face, But look upon Thy servant, Anointed by Thy grace.

Verse 2

In Thy bless'd courts to worship, My God, a single day Is better than a thousand While far from Thee I stray; Though in a lowly station, the service of my LORD I choose above all pleasures That sinful ways afford.

Verse 3

A sun and shield forever Is God, the LORD Most High; To those who walk uprightly No good will He deny. His saints, His grace receiving, Shall soon His glory see; O LORD of Hosts, most blessed Are they that trust in Thee.